Letters, 1861-1865.

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Letters, 1861-1865.

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Letters written to members of his family, chiefly to his brother George W. Brown of Fort Plain, N.Y., describing his service with the 44th New York Volunteers in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. A letter dated Nov. 24, 1861 mentions a review by President Lincoln. A letter of Dec. 27, 1862 refers to the Battle of Fredericksburg. A letter of July 7, 1863 describes participation in the Battle of Gettysburg. Letters of June and August 1864 describe campaigning under Gen. U.S. Grant in Virginia, including action in the Wilderness at the "Crater" and on the Weldon Railroad. A letter of April 15, 1865 describes Philadelphia in mourning for President Lincoln. A letter of October 3, 1865 details his war services.

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Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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